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Similarities and differences among selected gemmological varieties of chalcedony: chemistry, mineral...

Similarities and differences among selected gemmological varieties of chalcedony: chemistry, mineral...

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Similarities and differences among selected gemmological varieties of chalcedony: chemistry, mineralogy and microstructure

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Similarities and differences among selected gemmological varieties of chalcedony: chemistry, mineralogy and microstructure

Publisher

London: Cambridge University Press

Journal title

Mineralogical magazine, 2024-04, Vol.88 (2), p.136-146

Language

English

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London: Cambridge University Press

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Contents

This study describes a new variety of chalcedony with a unique inhomogeneous bluish green hue, named aquaprase. It was discovered in Africa and is considered to be a valuable addition to the gem trade. A multi-methodological approach was used to examine its chemistry, mineralogy and microstructure, which were then compared to those of chrysoprase a...

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Similarities and differences among selected gemmological varieties of chalcedony: chemistry, mineralogy and microstructure

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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_3043645061

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_3043645061

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ISSN

0026-461X

E-ISSN

1471-8022

DOI

10.1180/mgm.2023.92

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